Economy Class & Beyond

Idiot things to do at an airport: Have “badly named” Wifi Hotspots

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We all know that airports aren't a place to play silly games when it comes to security. Well, there's a new thing to be aware of when going through security and on your plane - and that's the name of your mobile phone hotspot. For example, the following names could be considered mostly non-offensive. Well - Kevin's iPhone5 could be offensive to Android users - but … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! The High Roller

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Viva Las BAcon! The High Roller, Las Vegas Full Disclosure. The trip on the High Roller was sponsored by GoGo Wireless. The services will be reviewed without prejudice, and the views represented are by the authors, and are his sole views only. Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin … [Read more...]

FlyBe launches London City Airport services

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The fight for regional to capital traffic turned up a notch today, with FlyBe returning to the London City Airport, in the Docklands are of London. FlyBe Dash8 Q400 landing at East Midlands Airport – Image Economy Class and Beyond FlyBe are taking over routes that were previously operated by British Airways to Aberdeen, as well as services direct services to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, taxing at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on a very sunny summer evening is an American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! American Airlines have 143 MD-80 series aircraft left in … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! The Mandalay Bay and BAcon

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Viva Las BAcon! The Mandalay Bay Full Disclosure. The room at the Mandalay Bay was paid for by Frequent Flyer Network. The hotel services will be reviewed without prejudice, and the views represented are by the authors, and are his sole views only. In other words, these are my views alone. Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the … [Read more...]

This Week on Economy Class and Beyond

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What have you missed this week on Economy Class and Beyond? Lots is the answer! In airfares news: It's sale time with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and KLM offering some great deals in their Premium Cabins In new aircraft news: Qatar Airways are to send their A380 to Bangkok, and their A350s to Frankfurt. For those of you who like formation flying, check the video … [Read more...]

Video Saturday: Airbus A350s in formation flight

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It's Saturday again, so it's time for your in-seat entertainment offering. So please grab popcorn from your nearest flight attendant (or head to the supermarket to get some microwave popcorn) as we go to this week's video. This week, celebrating the recent certification of the Airbus A350XWB is the test cadre of five aircraft taking off and doing some formation flying... … [Read more...]

Snapshot: Crowne Plaza O’Hare

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Time for another snapshot from the Chicago, with me staying at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare Getting there It's a choice of Taxi, Shuttle Bus or Uber. Much like the classic Daddy or Chips question. I got a taxi... because I was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to wait for a shuttle every 30 minutes. Thankfully the taxi driver was efficient, didn't get lost (still a … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic Upper Class Sale

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Well, it seems everyone is intent on sale fares in the premier classes, with Virgin Atlantic joining the fray of offering "bargain" Upper Class fares Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 "Lady Penelope" at London Heathrow Airport, with the full Scarlet Lady painted on the fuselage - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Whilst the route network is slightly more limited, there are … [Read more...]